Grant opportunities for the week of September 2, 2013

If you are interested in pursuing any of the below grant opportunities, please contact Patrick Lynch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, at (305) 899-3072 or plynch@mail.barry.edu.

PRIVATE GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Funding Agency: The William T. Grant Foundation

Title:Youth Social Setting Research Projects

Deadline: January 8, 2014

Synopsis:The Foundation is accepting applications from organizations for research projects related to understanding how youth social settings work, how they affect youth development, and how they can be improved. Grants will be awarded for projects that address theory, policy, and/or practice affecting the settings of youth ages 8 to 25 in the United States.

Synopsis:The program funds community wellness initiatives that serve those most at risk for poor health - including low-income, underserved, and minority populations. Priority will be given to programs that focus on healthy food choices and physical activity through a racial and ethnic health equity lens. Proposals for programs that serve multiple Aetna priority locations are encouraged. Florida priority areas are Miami and Tampa.

Synopsis:The foundation seeks innovative research that can make a profound contribution to the field of financial literacy. Project outcomes should be actionable in the field of financial literacy, directly relevant to the financial well-being of the public, and able to be applied broadly.